Inspiring Teachers is a teacher-created organization with free online resources including teaching tips, articles, and providing practical user-friendly resources for busy teachers.See it on Scoop.it, via Educacion, ecologia y TIC

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This post is updated from an article we published in April. At the end of the day, teaching is about learning, and learning is about understanding. And as technology evolves to empower more diverse and…See it on Scoop.it, via Educacion, ecologia y TIC

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Is the human brain wired to easily receive, digest, and process visual content quicker than it is the case with content coded textually? Stats from 3M Corporation and Zabisco indicate that 90% of information transmitted to the brain is visual and that visuals are processed 60,000X faster than text. No wonder we all crave infographics and tend to retain information and data learned from them much more longer than when you read a text.See it on…

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Social media offers some great opportunities for learning in the classroom, bringing together the ability to collaborate, access worldwide resources, and find new and interesting ways to communicate in one easily accessible place. Teachers and educators around the world have found innovative ways to use Twitter as a teaching tool, and we’ve shared many of these great ideas here with you. Read on, and we’ll explore 60 inspiring ways that teachers and students can put Twitter to…

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QuizBean is a nice platform for creating simple image-based quizzes that your students can complete online. The service recently received some updates that teachers will appreciate. The most significant update to QuizBean is the removal of the email requirement. You can now create QuizBean accounts for students that do not have email addresses. You can assign quizzes to students on a class-by-class or individual basis. Quiz results are automatically sent to your …

Continuar leyendo: QuizBean – Quickly Create and Distribute Quizzes to Students Even If They Don’t Have Email Addresses

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Edmodo provides a safe and easy way for your class to connect and collaborate, share content, and access homework, grades and school notices. It also provides a wide variety of features and services for teachers including the ability to create classroom groups where teachers and students get to share learning materials.See it on Scoop.it, via TIC & Educación

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When we talk to teachers about what technology they’re using in their classroom and what their favorite or most useful ‘gadget’ is, interactive whiteboards are on that list more often than not.See it on Scoop.it, via TIC & Educación

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Google has recently released several updates to some of its major services including its search functionality. Being the top search engine on the web, Google is trying hard to sophisticate the way it filters and respond to users search queries through including some important features like customization, personalization, and localization. Google has also been investing in the power of social media particularly its tool Google Plus to recommend search results to searchers. Whether this is the beginning of a…

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Below is a wonderful rubric to help you select mobile apps to use with your students. I am adding this resource to the section I have created here in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning under the label ” Teacher App Rubrics “. I come across this rubric from Cybraryman app page but the rubric was created by elearning skills.See it on Scoop.it, via TIC & Educación

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eduCanon is a free service for creating, assigning, and tracking your students’ progress on flipped lessons. eduCanon allows teachers to build flipped lessons using YouTube and Vimeo videos, create questions about the videos, then assign lessons to their students. Teachers can track the progress of their students within eduCanon.See it on Scoop.it, via TIC & Educación

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The main goal of a flipped classroom is to enhance student learning and achievement by reversing the traditional model of a classroom, focusing class time on student understanding rather than on lecture. To accomplish this, teachers post short video lectures online for students to view at home prior to the next class session. This allows class time to be devoted to expanding on and mastering the material through collaborative learning exercises, projects, and discussions. Essentially, the homework …

Continuar leyendo: 10 Pros And Cons Of A Flipped Classroom

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Today I am sharing with you some data visualization tools I have recently bookmarked. You can use these tools with your students to create visual represent your information and data.Gumersindo Fernández’s insight:1- Infogr.am2- Creately3- Giffy4- Many EyesSee it on Scoop.it, via TIC & Educación

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As teachers, our own perspectives should be questioned rigorously as they inform the global citizenship we teach and the future society we shape, argues Caroline FergusonSee it on Scoop.it, via Educacion, ecologia y TIC

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Are you looking for Google Chrome Extensions for educational purposes? If yes, try out the Top 10 FREE Google Chrome Extensions for Teachers.See it on Scoop.it, via TIC & Educación

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Word clouds are fun ways to get students thinking creatively about any topic. The problem is that it’s sometimes difficult to find the one that best meets your needs.Gumersindo Fernández’s insight:Word It Out TagCrowd Wordle ABCYa! Word Clouds TagulSee it on Scoop.it, via TIC & Educación

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What happens when you hit a bit of a rough patch and need a pick me up? Why, these TED Talks for teachers will get you back up and running!See it on Scoop.it, via TIC & Educación

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Presentations are more than just Powerpoint or Keynote. While those presentation tools will get the presentation-making job done, there are definitely better options out there.Gumersindo Fernández’s insight:Haiku DeckProjeqtGoogle PresentationsSee it on Scoop.it, via TIC & Educación

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In an effort to keep everyone using them as effectively as possible, the wonderful Lisa Johnson (of TechChef4U fame) assembled this David Letterman-esque Top Ten list of iPad tips for teachers.See it on Scoop.it, via Educacion, ecologia y TIC

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Here is a resource of some great education YouTube channels Saga has recently compiled. The list is organized according to different content areas and has over 190 YouTube channels making it one of the most comprehensive list I have ever come across online. I am sharing with you some of the channels from this list and invite you to check the full list HERE.See it on Scoop.it, via TIC & Educación

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Cada vez es más frecuente leer noticias sobre centros educativos que han empezado a trabajar con iPads. Aún así, no significa que los centros estén preparados para tenerlos. Por ese motivo es importante realizar un poco de autoreflexión antes de tomar dicha decisión. El libro “iPad Education for dummies” de Sam Gliksman, un consultor especializado sobre […]

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